• Made with fresh lime juice
• Perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy
• Great for parties and entertaining
• Can be made ahead of time
• Easy pitcher margarita recipe
• Customizable spice level

Margaritas

• 21 ounces vodka or tequila
• 14 ounces triple sec
• 14 ounces fresh lime juice (about 20 limes)
• 14 ounces water
• 4 ounces simple syrup
• 2 jalapeños
• Fresh limes for serving
• Kosher salt for glass rims

Simple Syrup

• ½ cup water
• ½ cup sugar

In a large 3-quart pitcher, combine the vodka or tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, water, and simple syrup. Stir well to combine.

Slice the ends off the jalapeños and add them to the pitcher. Let the mixture sit for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator to allow the jalapeños to infuse the margaritas. The longer it sits, the stronger the jalapeño flavor will be.

When ready to serve, prepare your glasses by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping the rim into kosher salt or Tajín. Fill the glasses with ice, pour the margarita mixture over the ice, and garnish with lime slices or jalapeño slices.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

• Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
• Let the jalapeños infuse at least 24 hours for good flavor.
• For a spicier margarita, slice the jalapeños instead of leaving them whole.
• For a milder margarita, remove the jalapeños after 24 hours.
• Chill the margarita mixture before serving so the ice doesn’t melt too quickly.
• Tajín on the rim adds great flavor in addition to salt.

Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas
For extra heat, slice the jalapeños into rounds instead of leaving them whole. You can also add an extra jalapeño or let the mixture infuse for up to 48 hours for a stronger spicy flavor.

Mild Jalapeño Margaritas
For a milder drink, leave the jalapeños whole and remove them after 24 hours. This will give the margaritas a subtle jalapeño flavor without too much heat.

Sparkling Jalapeño Margaritas
Top each glass with a splash of club soda or sparkling water just before serving for a lighter, bubbly margarita.